Journal Square to 33rd Street PATH: next trains and ride info
The PATH from Journal Square to 33rd Street takes 23 minutes on a direct train. When it runs via Hoboken — weekdays after about 11 PM, and weekends before 10 AM and after 9 PM — the ride is 31–32 minutes. Direct stops: Grove St, Newport, Christopher St, 9 St, 14 St, 23 St. Next train: 1 min (updated 8:49 AM ET)
Live next trains
Journal Square → 33rd St
- 33rd Street1 minest. 9:13 AM
- 33rd Street5 minest. 9:17 AM
Updated 8:49 AM ET
33rd St → Journal Square
- Journal Square2 minest. 9:14 AM
- Journal Square6 minest. 9:18 AM
- Journal Square10 minest. 9:22 AM
Updated 8:49 AM ET
Service alerts for this pair
JSQ elevator between mezzanine and tracks 1 and 2 is temporarily out of service
10:08 PM: PATH Journal Square elevator between mezzanine and tracks 1 and 2 (trains to 33 St and World Trade Center) is temporarily out of service. Call 800-234-PATH for access. Estimated return to service date: 11-30-2026
Advance Notice - Shuttle bus replaces trains between Harrison and Grove for 5 weekends starting 2/27
Federal railroad administration-mandated software testing for the new interlocking system between Harrison and Journal Square stations will require partial path service suspensions over five weekends this February through April. A special shuttle train will operate between Newark and Harrison stations and free wheelchair-accessible shuttle buses will operate between Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, and Grove Street Stations to replace train service.
Updated 8:49 AM ET
Trip time and stops
Scheduled time is 23 minutes direct both ways. Trains that run via Hoboken take 31–32 minutes: weekdays after about 11 PM, and weekends before 10 AM and after 9 PM.
Stops toward 33rd Street:
Stops toward Journal Square:
Transfer needed?
No. You stay on the same train at every hour. After the yellow Journal Square–33 St line ends, Journal Square–33 Street (via Hoboken) trains still run between these stations.
Lines and colors
- yellow Journal Square–33 St line
- Journal Square–33 St (via Hoboken)
Weekday, weekend, and late night
| Period | Line | How often | Transfer? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays daytime | Yellow Journal Square–33 St line | About every 4–5 minutes at peaks, 12 midday, 12–15 late evening | No |
| Weekends 10 AM–9 PM | Yellow Journal Square–33 St line, 10 AM–9 PM | Every 10 minutes | No |
| Late night & early morning | Journal Square–33 St (via Hoboken) | Less often than daytime; you stay on the train | No |
First and last train
PATH runs this trip around the clock. The yellow Journal Square–33 St line’s first and last weekday departures are 5:49 AM–10:27 PM from Journal Square and 6:18 AM–10:30 PM from 33rd Street. On weekends that line’s first and last departures are 10:06 AM–9:06 PM from Journal Square and 10:14 AM–9:04 PM from 33rd Street. Outside those hours, Journal Square–33 Street (via Hoboken) trains keep the trip going.
Direct vs via Hoboken
The weekday timetable titles daytime service “Journal Square - 33 Street” and says that line runs from 6 AM to 11 PM. For weeknights it points riders to “Journal Square - 33 Street (via Hoboken).” The weekend table uses the same split: direct trains 10 AM–9 PM, then via Hoboken overnight. Direct trips are scheduled 23 minutes (for example weekday 5:49 AM Journal Square, 6:12 AM 33rd Street). Via-Hoboken trips are 31–32 minutes. Those via-Hoboken hours are weekdays after about 11 PM, and weekends before 10 AM and after 9 PM.
What the timetable times actually are
On the May 18, 2026 weekday table, every daytime Journal Square–33 Street train is scheduled 23 minutes both ways. Weekend direct trains are also 23 minutes and run every 10 minutes. Via-Hoboken examples: weekday 12:10 AM Journal Square arrives 33rd Street 12:41 AM (31 minutes); 4:50 AM and 11:00 PM Journal Square trips are 32 minutes. PATH notes that trains may leave up to three minutes earlier or later than the times shown.
Fare and TAPP
$3.25 one way (TAPP, contactless card/phone, or SingleRide ticket). Multi-trip: $3.10 per ride. Unlimited: $12.50 1-day / $42.75 7-day / $131.50 30-day. Reduced fare $1.60. Kids 5 and under free. OMNY, MetroCard and SmartLink are not accepted.
Station tips
Journal Square station live board
1 PATH Plaza, Jersey City, NJ
Accessible (elevator): yes
Elevators serve the station. There is a heated waiting area, and restrooms are listed as 7 AM–7 PM.
33rd Street station live board
W 33rd St & 6th Ave, New York, NY
Accessible (elevator): yes
This is PATH’s Midtown Manhattan terminal. Elevators serve the station.
FAQ
How long is the PATH ride from Journal Square to 33rd Street?
The scheduled ride is 23 minutes both ways on the direct Journal Square–33 St line. When trains run via Hoboken — weekdays after about 11 PM, and weekends before 10 AM and after 9 PM — the ride is 31–32 minutes.
What are the stops between Journal Square and 33rd Street?
Direct trains stop at Grove St, Newport, Christopher St, 9 St, 14 St, and 23 St, then 33rd Street. Via-Hoboken trains add Hoboken after Newport. PATH’s 9 St and 23 St stations close nightly from 12 AM to 5 AM.
Does the PATH run from Journal Square to 33rd Street on weekends?
Yes. Direct Journal Square–33 St trains run every 10 minutes from 10 AM to 9 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The last weekend direct from 33rd Street is 9:04 PM. Overnight, Journal Square–33 Street (via Hoboken) trains keep serving both stations.
When does Journal Square–33rd Street run via Hoboken?
Via-Hoboken trains run weekdays after about 11 PM, and weekends before 10 AM and after 9 PM, per the PATH weekday and weekend timetables. Those trips are scheduled 31–32 minutes instead of 23.
How much is the PATH from Journal Square to 33rd Street?
PATH is a flat fare. One way is $3.25 with TAPP, a contactless card or phone, or a SingleRide ticket, in either direction.
Related routes
Schedule facts: PATH timetables effective May 18, 2026 (panynj.gov). Live data © Port Authority of NY & NJ. Timli is not affiliated with PATH. Facts checked 2026-10-10.